Background
He was a son of Maharana Ari Singh II and younger brother of Maharana Hamir Singh World War II
He was a son of Maharana Ari Singh II and younger brother of Maharana Hamir Singh World War II
Hamir Singh II had ruled an unstable state with an empty treasury under a regency by Maharaj Baghsingh and Arjunsingh. Bhim Singh inherited this unstable state, after its unpaid Maratha soldiers had looted Chittor. The soldiers" depradations continued and more territory was lost during Bhim Singh"s rule.
Bhim Singh was a weak ruler in a succession of ineffectual leaders.
Mewar had once been considered the strongest Rajput state because of its lengthy resistance to the Mughal emperors, but by January 13, 1818, Bhim Singh had to sign a treaty with the British, accepting their protection.